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Exhaust Manifold Installation Typical

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1230397  Size: SH
  1. Install the 7 exhaust manifold nuts and bolts and torque in the sequence shown.
  2. Tighten

        • Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts and bolts to 17-27 N·m (13-20 lb ft).
        • Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield to 8-12 N·m (71-106 lb in).

    Object Number: 1224179  Size: SH
  3. Install the front exhaust manifold pipe nuts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the front exhaust manifold pipe nuts to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).

Exhaust Manifold Installation Euro III

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1202724  Size: SH
  1. Install the exhaust manifold to the pup-up catalytic converter.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold-to-catalytic converter to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1202134  Size: SH
  3. Install the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and nuts to 17-27 N·m (13-20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1202113  Size: SH
  5. Install the exhaust pipe to the pup-up catalytic converter.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust pipe-to-pup-up catalytic converter nuts to 25-35 N·m (18-25 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1202092  Size: SH
  7. Install exhaust manifold heat shield.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts to 8-12 N·m (18-25 lb ft).

  9. Connect the ignition wires and oxygen sensor connector.
  10. Install the air filter, resonator, and snorkel assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .